Horse Blanketing Accessories

Horse Blanketing Accessories

Enhance your horse’s appearance – while protecting it from pests and weather conditions – with the right blanketing accessories. At Tractor Supply, America’s largest rural lifestyle retailer, we bring you horse products to keep your dependable steed comfortable and healthy.

Protect Your Horse’s Coat, Mane and Tail

Horse blankets provide weather protection and warmth, while blanketing accessories cover other parts of their bodies. Whether you’re an experienced equestrian or new to owning a horse, here’s what you should have on hand:

Horse Hoods

Horse hoods cover the horse's face, neck and shoulders and are often made of lightweight material such as Lycra. They offer several advantages for your animals, such as:

Cleanliness: By covering the face and neck area, these hoods prevent debris such as dust and hay from getting into their coat or mane.

Weather protection: These hoods provide coverage from the sun when it’s hot and added warmth when it’s cooler.

Insect control: Hoods cover the areas where flies and other insects most frequent, helping to manage them and stop them from bothering your horse.

Mane taming: The mane is covered by a hood, helping it stay clean, untangled and looking good.

Find options that secure with a hook-and-loop closure, zipper or tape for security.

Horse Neck Rugs

Certain horses can benefit from wearing horse neck rugs, especially if they are older or fully clipped. These products are typically constructed with ripstop or polyester for durability and warmth. Neck rugs are often waterproof to provide weather protection in cold or rainy weather, especially during turnout. Hook-and-loop closure styles offer easy on/off, while buckles provide a secure fit.

Horse Wugs

Horse wugs help protect the shoulder area of your horses while still allowing for easy movement. They often feature high-cut necks and V-shaped closures for a comfortable fit. Whether you have a full-sized horse, a pony or a cob horse, you’ll find horse wugs designed to accommodate their different builds.

Horse Tail Bags

Keep your horse’s tail in good shape using a tail bag. Horse tail bags enhance the appearance of the tail by keeping it clean, free from tangles and protected from damage and debris. They also promote new hair growth, which is often ideal for show horses who get judged on their looks. Some styles have fringe at the end that help horses fend off pesky flies and other flying insects.

Frequently Asked Questions about Horse Blanketing Accessories

Do all horses need to wear neck rugs?

No, not all horses need to wear neck rugs. Whether or not they will be beneficial depends on several factors, such as the horse's condition, their coat and the climate they live in. Senior horses and those that are fully clipped are more likely to need added warmth from a neck rug. Meanwhile, horses such as native ponies and cobs can often adapt to winter weather without needing rugs.

Should horse tail bags be worn when riding?

Yes, tail bags can be worn when riding to protect the horse’s tail from damage, tangling and debris. However, it's not always necessary for all horses in all riding situations.

Explore Horse Blanketing Accessories at Tractor Supply

Make sure you have what you need to keep your horses comfortable during Life Out Here with blanketing accessories. Stop into your local Tractor Supply store today or browse our selection online to start shopping.